The origin of sangria is Spanish and Portuguese and is made with red wine, orange juice, chopped fruit and alcohol, like brandy. I actually had my fair share of sangria during my semester abroad in Spain my junior year, however, I was never a huge fan. I found it to be too heavy and not […]
February 2018
BOOTS “TROOP STRENGTH” VODKA – Food Diary of a City Girl
Fall is here! What is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps cooler weather, pumpkin spice latte’s, cashmere sweaters, suede boots or perhaps dishes like a sweet potato casserole. If you are a fan of the latter and currently living in NC, we are fortunate that our state is the #1 producer of sweet […]
MAKUS Empanadas – A Taste of Argentina in the Bull City – Food Diary of a City Girl
What is an empanada? It is a pastry that can be baked or fried, stuffed with a sweet or savory filling such as fruit, meat or vegetables and is cooked to a golden brown. The cooking method (baking or frying), choice of stuffing and flours used to create these delicious turnovers vary by each country […]
An Afternoon at Hubb's Farm – Food Diary of a City Girl
City Girl was at the farm a couple of weeks ago in Clinton, NC! I was honored to be a guest at Hubb’s Farm media day where we toured their ten-acre corn maze and I participated in some fun-fun-fun activities. It was my first time visiting both Clinton & Hubb’s Farm, which is located approximately […]